What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020371
- Recall date
- 13 August 2020
- Make
- Jeep, Ram
- Models
- Grand Cherokee, 1500
- Model years
- 2014 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 22,079
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position sensor. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnFCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the powertrain control module. This update will help maintain engine power if the crankshaft position signal is lost.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020371.